Scenic Paint | Ksenia Ivanova Set Painter

ABOUT ME

About me

I’m Ksenia Ivanova, a Toronto-based scenic artist, key painter, and owner of 456 Art. I like making imaginary worlds real. I paint large-scale scenic drops, create faux finishes and textures, and age sets so they feel like they’ve been lived in for years. I also sculpt, make moulds and casts, and build and finish props.

Through 456 Art, I take on complex scenic painting projects for film, television, theatre, and live events. I develop and test custom finishes, estimate labour and materials, and paint on site. My work also includes colour matching, spray painting and airbrushing, staining and glazing, and applying wallpaper, vinyl, and graphics.

I’d love to hear what you have in mind and see where we can take it together.

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Skills

Advanced scenic painting (textures, faux finishing etc.)
Airless / spray gun
Plastering/ sanding/ filling/ prep/ masking
Colour mixing/ rolling/ cutting/ staining/ glazing etc
Vast experience with scenic drops/ scrims
Wallpaper/ vinyl (inc. graphic) application (self-adhesive/stretching)
Mold and cast making (including vacu-form)
Carving/sculpting (different materials)
Aging/ breakdown
Drawing / reproducing other artists’ work / replicating a painting style
Digital design / editing
Knowledge of safety requirements and how to use safety equipment

Additional Skills

WHMIS, first aid A+ CPR, work health and safety awareness (worker and supervisor), fall arrest and elevated work platform certified trainings.
Advanced prop builder
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Strength in leading workers and craftspeople through a given project
Respect for the skills and the work of others
A strong sense of collaboration and the ability to work as part of a team
A strong ability to think on my feet and to adapt to change
A proven ability to think creatively when finding solutions
Well proven ability to work under tough deadlines, pressure and dealing with on-show emergencies

Awards
2019 Pauline McGibbon Award – Production Craftsperson
Nomination for 2016 Pauline McGibbon Award – Production Craftsperson.
2014 Tyrone Guthrie Award: Jean A. Chalmers Training Award
2013 Humber College Student Appreciation awards